Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fort Sumter, SC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 1, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Fort Sumter, SC.
Next low tide : in 5h 04m at 4:26 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 10:39 pm (5.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:33 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (91% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665728
Common Questions About Tides

Fort Sumter, SC Tides - Dec 2091

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:485.411:214.64:410.45:230.67:045:13Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun11:385.45:330.56:150.57:045:13Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon12:184.712:355.36:330.57:110.47:055:13Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue1:214.81:365.37:370.48:100.27:065:13Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:265.12:395.38:430.39:08-0.17:075:13Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu3:325.43:445.39:490.110:07-0.37:085:13Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri4:365.84:485.410:52-0.211:05-0.67:085:13Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat5:356.25:475.511:51-0.57:095:13Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun6:316.46:435.512:00-0.812:48-0.77:105:13New Moon9Sun
10Mon7:256.57:385.512:54-1.01:42-0.87:115:13New Moon10Mon
11Tue8:196.58:325.41:47-1.02:34-0.87:115:13New Moon11Tue
12Wed9:126.49:265.22:38-0.93:25-0.77:125:14Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu10:046.110:205.13:29-0.74:15-0.57:135:14Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri10:555.811:144.94:20-0.45:05-0.27:135:14Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat11:475.45:130.05:570.07:145:14Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun12:084.712:385.16:090.36:490.27:155:15First Quarter16Sun
17Mon1:034.61:294.87:080.67:410.37:155:15First Quarter17Mon
18Tue1:564.62:194.68:070.78:310.47:165:16First Quarter18Tue
19Wed2:494.73:104.59:040.79:200.37:165:16First Quarter19Wed
20Thu3:414.84:014.59:590.710:060.37:175:17Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri4:324.94:514.510:500.610:510.27:175:17Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat5:195.15:384.511:370.411:350.07:185:18Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun6:035.26:224.612:210.37:185:18Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon6:435.47:044.612:16-0.11:030.27:195:19Full Moon24Mon
25Tue7:225.47:444.512:56-0.21:420.17:195:19Full Moon25Tue
26Wed7:595.48:224.51:36-0.32:200.07:195:20Full Moon26Wed
27Thu8:355.48:584.52:16-0.32:580.07:205:20Full Moon27Thu
28Fri9:105.49:354.52:57-0.33:360.07:205:21Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat9:485.310:164.53:40-0.34:16-0.17:205:22Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun10:305.311:034.64:25-0.25:00-0.17:215:22Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon11:185.111:574.65:16-0.15:49-0.17:215:23Third Quarter31Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8665728)

Common Questions About Fort Sumter, SC Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Fort Sumter, SC today?

Slack tide in Fort Sumter, SC is approximately 7:32 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Fort Sumter, SC?

Fort Sumter, SC is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 91% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Fort Sumter, SC tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Fort Sumter, SC?

Tide predictions for Fort Sumter, SC come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Fort Sumter, SC?

Tide data for Fort Sumter, SC is sourced from NOAA Station #8665728. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8665728.

What is the moon phase in Fort Sumter, SC tonight?

Tonight the moon over Fort Sumter, SC is Waning Gibbous (91% illuminated). This places Fort Sumter, SC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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